Source: Daily_Mail
Sir Alex Ferguson hails 'incredible human being' Ryan Giggs - still going strong at 37
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson could not have asked for more from Ryan Giggs after holding him in check to cover Ji-sung Park's departure to the Asian Cup.[LNB]Despite celebrating his 37th birthday in November, it now appears certain Giggs will be handed a one-year contract extension in the summer.[LNB]The Welshman might have ruled out any possibility of a return to the international stage but his commitment to United remains undiminished.[LNB]And once again, Giggs has proved Ferguson can rely on him in times of crisis.[LNB] Spot on: Giggs celebrates his penalty - the winner - against Liverpool[LNB]'Keeping Ryan fresh is going to be the secret for us,' said the United boss. 'We have lost Ji for seven matches, which is a lot because he makes such a tremendous contribution to our team. We needed Ryan fresh for this challenge.'[LNB]It means that after only five appearances in two months because of a niggling hamstring injury, Giggs was heavily involved in United's Christmas programme before driving home his side's second-minute penalty winner against Liverpool on Sunday.[LNB]Eleven and counting: Giggs is chasing his twelfth title with United[LNB]Little wonder the midfielder - who would be making his 600th leagueappearance if he features against Tottenham on Sunday - is so keen toextend his Old Trafford stay, and why Ferguson is equally happy to havehim.[LNB]'Ryan is an incredible human being,' said Ferguson.[LNB]'He defies the logic of forwards when he plays at the level he did last Sunday.[LNB]'Obviously we know how to manage him. He doesn't play every week but he makes a contribution that lifts the team. He did that in the second half last week. He was outstanding.[LNB]'His fitness was fantastic. He kept going for the whole 90 minutes. He has been doing that for two decades.[LNB]'No other player has ever done that - or is ever likely to. He is quite an amazing man.'[LNB]That will be welcome news for Giggs, who is bidding to claim an unprecedented 12th title this term as his career extends into a third decade.[LNB]'I am feeling good and as long as I am feeling good and still enjoying it, I will carry on playing,' he told the Manchester Evening News.[LNB]'As long as the club wants me as well, I will.' David Beckham was never going to play for Spurs against us insists Sir Alex FergusonSir Alex Ferguson: Harry Redknapp's straightforward approach is secret to Tottenham's successMan United and Spurs consider move for highly-rated midfielder PetrovicAll the latest Manchester United news, features and opinion[LNB] [LNB] Explore more:People: Alex Ferguson, Ryan Giggs Places: Liverpool
